Unit Manager (RN)

Up to $103,350 / yr

Unit Manager (RN) - Skilled Nursing - Waverly, Towanda, Ithaca

New Higher Rates - Up to $103,350 / Yearly

Sign-On Bonus - $15,000 - Paid Out in One-Year

Lead with purpose. Support with compassion. Grow with Elderwood at Waverly.

This Role is for a True Nurse Leader.

Elderwood at Waverly is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Manager to lead one of our nursing units within our skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility.

This is a hands-on leadership role - ideal for a nurse who is confident in long-term care, comfortable leading teams with varying levels of experience, and committed to building consistency, accountability, and quality on the unit.

If you are a steady, experienced RN who knows how to lead CNAs, support newer staff, and drive clinical standards, we want to connect with you.

Why Elderwood at Waverly:

Established skilled nursing facility in the Southtowns
• Leadership team focused on strengthening operations, staffing, and culture
• Opportunity to make a real impact on team development and care quality
• A role where your experience and leadership will be valued and relied upon
• Limited Time Sign-On Bonus! $15,000 /sign-on bonus! Sign-On Bonus paid out in One Year.

Who This Role is Ideal For:

• A seasoned RN who prefers leadership over task-based nursing
• A nurse who brings structure, calm, and consistency to their team
• Someone who takes pride in mentoring CNAs and improving team performance
• A leader who is comfortable stepping into a unit that needs strength, guidance, and accountability

Why This Role Matters; this is not a maintenance role. You will:

• Help stabilize and strengthen your unit team
• Improve clinical consistency and resident outcomes
• Be a key partner in shaping the culture and performance of the facility

Pennsylvania RNs: Your Next Leadership Opportunity May Be Just Across the Border

Elderwood at Waverly is located in New York's Twin Tiers region, immediately accessible to nursing professionals in Northern Pennsylvania.

We encourage qualified Pennsylvania RNs to apply, including candidates from:

• Sayre

• South Waverly

• Athens

• Ulster

• Towanda

• North Towanda

• Troy

• Canton

• Rome, Pennsylvania

• Surrounding Bradford County communities

Candidates from Elmira, Horseheads, Owego, Nichols, Barton, Vestal, Endicott, Johnson City, Binghamton, Corning, and other Southern Tier communities are also encouraged to explore the opportunity.

A New York RN license is required to practice in the position. Pennsylvania RNs who are eligible for New York licensure by endorsement are encouraged to apply. Elderwood can provide guidance and with the New York licensure process for eligible candidates.

Apply Today

If you're ready to lead, mentor, and make a meaningful impact - we'd like to connect with you.

Unit Manager (RN) - Skilled Nursing - What You'll Lead:

Unit Leadership & Team Oversight

• Provide 24-hour oversight of your assigned nursing unit
• Supervise, coach, and develop nursing staff - with a strong focus on CNA support and performance
• Set clear expectations for care delivery, accountability, and teamwork

Clinical Oversight & Resident Care

• Oversee development, implementation, and evaluation of resident care plans
• Monitor clinical indicators and proactively address resident needs
• Ensure high standards in documentation, infection control, and regulatory compliance

Family & Physician Communication

• Serve as a key point of contact for families and providers
• Communicate changes in condition and care plans clearly and professionally
• Address concerns and support service recovery when needed

Operations & Staffing

• Manage daily staffing, call-ins, and scheduling needs
• Participate in hiring, performance management, and staff development
• Conduct daily rounds to ensure quality and environment standards are met

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.